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Bunny_

Updated 10mo ago

Need Shower Tips for Painful Water Sensation

Does anyone have tips for taking showers? I shower at most once a week because the feeling of the water on my back is unbearably painful. I’ve tried baths but I also have OCD and my brain will not let me sit in a bath of “me” soup.

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CaGoddess

2y

You can always try a sponge bath.
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JustRachelle

2y

I agree… sponge baths.. One days where the shower irritates me I just jump in hurry up and wash and get out.
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AngelBehr

2y

I get the no rinse bath off Amazon as well as the bath wipes. It’s like what they use in hospitals when someone can’t get out of bed. They really work and leave you feeling clean.
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Rhondadawn

2y

I can't even take a shower it hurts my sensitive skin so I use baby wipes and I like clean baths. You put a level cup of Epsom salts and use a different cup and put 1/3 cup of baby oil and mix with your arms in at least 1/2 or more
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Rhondadawn

2y

Full tub. Sorry I hit the wrong button lol
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Rhondadawn

2y

The salt keeps the dirty water from sticking to your body.
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hmmmm

2y

you could try getting a shower head that has a light setting? or you could sit in the tub and let the faucet run but not plug the drain and scoop the water with your hand or a cup or something to rinse?
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mushroom_fairy

2y

maybe try putting a loofah over the shower head to soften the water pressure?
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wise

2y

Try sitting! I sit in the shower with the showerhead on the lowest pressure setting. it still makes my skin itchy but only because water just does that to me. I like to imagine it's a warm blanket designed to perfectly conform to me and keep me evenly warmed. you can also just face the showerhead if the only issue is water on your back
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cajunlady

2y

I hot tub for me
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Poppy18

2y

I think this is a little different but if I’m having a hard time showering I start with my clothes on. At that point I’m already wet and i find it can ease the transition depending on what’s happening.

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